Habib Jalib’s daughter, Hammad Azhar file nomination papers for Lahore's NA-129

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Thursday issued the final list of candidates who have filed nomination papers for the upcoming by-election in NA-129 Lahore.

According to the commission, a total of 27 candidates, including Tahira Jalib, daughter of revolutionary poet Habib Jalib, filed their nominations.

Among other candidates are former federal minister Hammad Azhar, Owais Anjum, and Mian Jameel, who have filed their nomination papers on behalf of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI).

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leaders Rana Mashhood Ahmed and Hafiz Mian Noman have also submitted their nomination papers.

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Tahira Jalib will contest the by-poll on a Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) ticket. Another PPP candidate Asif Nagra has also filed his nomination.

According to the returning officer, scrutiny of nomination papers will begin on August 8. The by-election is scheduled for September 18.

The NA-129 seat fell vacant following the death of veteran PML-N politician Mian Azhar.